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The 98 Best Gifts for Teen Girls

How do you do, fellow kids?

By , , and Corinne Sullivan

Having once been teenage girls ourselves, we fancy ourselves experts when it comes to teens—or at least when it comes to what kind of gifts they want. The best girls for teenage girls tend to be cute, on-trend, and, you know, cool (duh), and if you're a loss, then we're here to help. From a seventh-grade girl who's just entered her teen years to a 19-year-old college freshman who's about to leave hers, we've rounded up the best gifts for teen girls of all ages and phases. Scroll on for 98 unique and cute gift ideas anyone—even the pickiest teen girls—would want this holiday season.

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this makeup remover

The Original MakeUp Eraser

The Original MakeUp Eraser
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this makeup remover

The Original MakeUp Eraser

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They should call this the "magical" makeup eraser, because all you need to do is get it wet and wipe your face. It's amazing, and lasts up to five years.

She's probably bogged down with tons of homework and just can't find the perf place to relax and study. Help ya girl out by grabbing her this comfy lap desk that will fit her laptop, phone, and more.

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these top-notch headphnes

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones

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Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
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these top-notch headphnes

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones

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Quality headphones are v important in a teenager's life! She can use these bbs to concentrate on schoolwork, prep for a game, or just relax and jam out to some tunes.

4
this galaxy lighting projector

BlissLights Sky Lite LED Laser Star Projector

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BlissLights Sky Lite LED Laser Star Projector
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this galaxy lighting projector

BlissLights Sky Lite LED Laser Star Projector

With this handy lil projector, she can turn any room into a field of drifting stars and totally switch up the vibe.

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5
this customizable felt letter board

Felt Like Sharing Felt Letter Board

Felt Like Sharing Felt Letter Board
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this customizable felt letter board

Felt Like Sharing Felt Letter Board

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Her room will look so trendy with a letter board she can switch up with cute, punny phrases.

6
this patterned phone pocket

Heyday Cell Phone Wallet Pocket

Heyday Cell Phone Wallet Pocket
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this patterned phone pocket

Heyday Cell Phone Wallet Pocket

Pop this colorful pocket on the back of her cell phone to help her keep some cash and cards on-hand at all times. It's especially useful to any college-bound grads who might need to keep their school ID handy.

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7
these trendy slides

Cushionaire Feather Slides

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these trendy slides

Cushionaire Feather Slides

These comfy, waterproof slides are gonna be everywhere this summer, so go ahead and grab a pair (or a few!) while you can.

8
these hair claws

TOCESS Big Hair Claw Clips

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these hair claws

TOCESS Big Hair Claw Clips

These are the viral claw clips that officially relaunched '90s fashion for the younger generation. If she doesn't have them yet (or if she already lost them), consider snagging a set for her basket this year.

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9
this personalized candle

Project 62 Birthstone Ceramic Jar Candle

Project 62 Birthstone Ceramic Jar Candle
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this personalized candle

Project 62 Birthstone Ceramic Jar Candle

For the girl who's obsessed with birthstones and candles, blend the two with this thoughtful gift. Each ceramic jar features a different scent inspired by a specific month

10
these rainbow slippers

CRAZY LADY Fuzzy Crossband House Slippers

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these rainbow slippers

CRAZY LADY Fuzzy Crossband House Slippers

Your teen will love these super-fun and fuzzy slippers. Choose from more than a dozen fun colors to match her personality.

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11
this makeup mirror

GLAMCOR Riki Skinny Vanity Makeup Mirror

GLAMCOR Riki Skinny Vanity Makeup Mirror
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this makeup mirror

GLAMCOR Riki Skinny Vanity Makeup Mirror

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A good pic is ALL about the lighting, and the same goes for makeup application. This light-up vanity mirror features adjustable LED lights and phone attachments, which makes it equally perfect for doing makeup or filming TikTok videos.

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this trio of tortoise hair clips

Fsmiling Hair Clips, Set of 3

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this trio of tortoise hair clips

Fsmiling Hair Clips, Set of 3

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Need the perfect stocking stuffer? Look no further than this set of three gorg hair clips ('cause you can never have too many hair clips, JSYK).

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13
this portable speaker

heyday™ Small Portable Bluetooth Speaker

heyday™ Small Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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this portable speaker

heyday™ Small Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Help her bring her favorite tunes with her wherever she goes with this tiny speaker. It's Bluet00th-enabled and comes in a ton of fun colors.

14
this plush toy

Squishmallows Austin the Avocado

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this plush toy

Squishmallows Austin the Avocado

Find us a teenage girl who wouldn't want a new Squishmallow friend (or a dozen) stacked up on her bed—we dare you.

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15
these cozy tights

Fake Translucent Warm Fleece Pantyhose

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these cozy tights

Fake Translucent Warm Fleece Pantyhose

If she won't wear a coat this winter, get her some of these trendy "translucent" tights. They're lined with fleece, so at least her legs will be warm.

16
this tie-dye kit

Tulip One Step Tie Dye Kit

Tulip One Step Tie Dye Kit
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this tie-dye kit

Tulip One Step Tie Dye Kit

Tie-dye everything is trending right now—why not give her the tools to DIY her own creation? With this kit, which is stocked with eight splashy colors, she can dye anything from socks to tees.

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17
this adorable fridge

Cooluli Skincare Mini Fridge

Cooluli Skincare Mini Fridge
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this adorable fridge

Cooluli Skincare Mini Fridge

With both heating and cooling capabilities, this four-liter skincare fridge is highly portable and worth the $$$.

18
these satin pillowcases

Bedsure Satin Pillowcases, Set of 2

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these satin pillowcases

Bedsure Satin Pillowcases, Set of 2

This pair of satin pillow cases (which come in just about every color imaginable) is T-R-U-L-Y the best stocking stuffer a girl could receive.

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this multifunctional clock

SZELAM LED Electric Alarm Clocks

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this multifunctional clock

SZELAM LED Electric Alarm Clocks

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This futuristic alarm is a mirror, clock, and charging station all in one—like, what more could she ask for??

20
this moon lamp

HYODREAM 3D Moon Lamp

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this moon lamp

HYODREAM 3D Moon Lamp

Part lamp, part night light, this colorful moon can be turned on and off with a touch. Or, use the remote control to change colors, brightness, and make it flash, strobe, fade, and swirl.

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Lauren Adhav
Associate Fashion Editor

I'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago. 

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Megan Uy
Associate Shopping Editor

Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok

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Kim Duong
Senior Shopping Editor

Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights. 

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